Myphilbutler - Not Skippy Smooth

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Skoltech scientist paves the way to advanced weather forecasting

Miss Russia 2016 Yana Dobrovolskaya

Winner of the 2016 Miss Russia pageant, Yana Dobrovolskaya now wears an elaborate and one-of-a-kind million dollar crown embeded with diamonds and pearls. Accepting her crown from Miss Russia 2015, Sofia Nikitchuk, the demure Dobrovolskaya stood out among some 50 beautiful Russian contestants over the weekend.

Is 18 year old  Yana Dobrovolskaya the most beautiful girl on Earth? Like if you think so. 

The world of decent human beings sends this message to #Israel

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MAD Magazine Would Call This - Downside-Up Media

Russia is for some becoming more like the USA of the 60's, while America more resembles the USSR of the 80's

Over in "Deadly" Sochi, Russia photographer Nina Zotina and friend hover over a pizza, fearing it is their last meal. LOL 

The Jury is Out and the G20 Shutters at the Verdict

It was almost imperceptible; most people probably missed the sliver of a smile from Vladimir Putin as he leaned in to talk with American President Barack Obama at the G20 in Antalya.

Putin, seen now as perhaps the only honest policy maker on Earth, still cannot convert Obama and the NeoCons. What is driving the forces of western policy? 

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Sean O'Neil breaks down Brian Solis's WTF for Tnooz and the convergence of travel.